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Jean Cocteau
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jean Cocteau
- Profil d'Orphée à la lyre
- Signed Jean Cocteau and dated 1960 (lower right)
- Felt tip pen and crayon on paper
- 26 by 19 1/2 in.
- 66 by 49.5 cm
- Together with a Jean Cocteau , Signed Jean Cocteau and dated 1959 (lower right), Felt tip pen on paper, 21 3/4 by 18 in. , 55.2 by 45.7 cm, unframed.
Provenance
Carolyn Summers Gallery, Florida
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1982
Acquired by the present owner from the above, 1982
Condition
Overall good condition. Margin stain. Sheet is somewhat toned with some soiling at edges, although colors are fairly fresh. Sheet is thick with marginal tears and losses, soft rippling. Affixed at top edge to mat. Smaller drawing: in generally good condition, affixed at top edge to front mat, foxing at bottom edge. Unframed.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.